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Irish boy band Westlife thrilled Vietnamese audiences on Tuesday night by revealing their plan to come back to Vietnam for a live concert scheduled for November 22. The band wrote on their Facebook account that “Vietnam! We are so excited to be coming back with the Wild Dreams tour on 22nd November 2023.” Their live concert will take place at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, according to their Facebook post. Concert tickets will be put up for sale on Tuesday next week. “Don’t miss out,” they told their fans. A photo of the members of Westlife when they are young. Photo: The Guardian Right after their announcement, the post received some 6,000 emotions, 1,500 comments, and over 1,000 shares from Facebook users. Many fans commented that they were exhilarated and would go to the concert with their friends. The boy band traveled to Vietnam for the first time to perform at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi in 2011, as part of their Westlife Gravity Tour. Two … [Read more...] about World-renowned boy band Westlife to perform in Vietnam in November

The selection of stocks based on strict criteria and risk management for the investment portfolio becomes particularly important. Currently, assessing the valuation and growth potential of individual companies and stocks is much more important than looking at the overall market valuation. — VNA/VNS Photo Multiple open-end funds have reported significant profits since the beginning of 2023, although last year many suffered losses or low profits due to market declines. Good Profitability Rates Many open-end funds have recorded higher rates of return compared to the market average. Among them, the VinaCapital-VESAF Fund recorded the highest rate with a 37% increase in profits, followed by SSISCA with a nearly 36 per cent increase, VCBF-MGF with 35 per cent, DCDS 34.8 per cent, DCBC 28.7 per cent, while the benchmark VN-Index only 20 per cent. Nguyễn Hoài Phương, the Investment Director and Fund Manager of VinaCapital-VESAF, stated that in the early months of 2023, the portfolio … [Read more...] about Multiple open-end funds record positive performance in 9 months

Representatives of Nhất Tín Logistics and Zebra at the agreement signing ceremony to apply Zebra’s solutions in Nhất Tín’s operations. — Photo Courtesy form Zebra Digital solutions provider Zebra Technologies recently announced that its scanning solution has been successfully introduced by Nhất TínLogistics at all branches to enhance the traceability of received parcels and keep up with increased deliveries driven by consumers’ heightened expectations within the on-demand economy. Specifically, Nhất Tín Logistics worked closely with a Zebra’s partner connect reseller, Total Solutions Logistics Ltd (TSL), to implement and deploy the solution. TSL’s approach was to provide a total and comprehensive logistics solution, a "one-stop logistics solution", to enhance overall efficiency, optimise processes and save costs for Nhất Tín Logistics' warehouse operations. Zebra’s solution implemented by Nhất Tín Logistics can quickly and easily capture poorly printed, damaged, crinkled, … [Read more...] about Nhất Tín Logistics enhances operational performance, cost savings with Zebra technologies

Under the MoU, inked on September 19, the two sides will prioritize cooperation in training students, including enrolling Vietnamese students in the Hong Kong arts academy’s education and training programs. Besides, cultural and art training units of Vietnam and Hong Kong will bolster exchanges and research as well as cooperate in organizing training activities in the performing art, music, dance, drama, theater and film production, among others. The Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts is considered one of the leading art training schools in the world, ranking first in Asia and 10th globally. For many years, the academy has cooperated, enrolled and trained many Vietnamese talents./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Hong Kong step up cultural, art training cooperation

Check out the latest news about Vietnam. Japanese Crown Prince and Princess visit Hoi Anh ancient town Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visited Hoi An Ancient Town on September 23 and attended several art performances at the Japanese Cultural Center. The two then walked through the streets of Hoi An and visited the Cau Pagoda, which is under renovation and was built by Japanese merchants in the 17th century to pray for prosperity, peace, and stability. Vietnam Design Week 2023 opens at Hanoi's Temple of Literature The fourth edition of Vietnam Design Week 2023 kicks off tonight (September 24) at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi . The event features a design fair that brings together designers, businesses, and customers, showcasing products in interior design, handicrafts, fashion, and communication. Vietnam Design Week 2023 will run until September 29. Other major activities include the Designed by Vietnam contest, the Design of the Year Awards, … [Read more...] about Vietnam news in brief – September 24

At a press briefing for the event on September 20, Nguyen Mai Anh, deputy director of Hanoi Centre for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion (HPA), which is hosting the event, said, “The festival aims to promote Hanoi as a tourist destination and showcase the city's unique culture and cuisine.” The event is expected to host representatives from 14 different cities and provinces, all seeking to promote their own tourism products and services, including Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Hai Duong, Thai Binh, and Ninh Binh. Several activities will be held over the weekend to help both tourists and locals experience cultural activities such as how to make an Ao Dai, traditional music lessons, artistic street performances, and visits to historic villages. A seminar on events organisation and golf tourism will also be held, along with a photography exhibition displaying images of autumn in Hanoi. The highlight of the event will be an impressive performance of dragon dancing. … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host Autumn Festival in late September

According to the group's official fanpage, tickets for this concert will be on sale from September 26. The music night will take place at Thong Nhat Stadium - with a capacity of about 15,000 spectators. The four members - Mark, Kian, Shane and Nicky - are expected to perform hits such as Uptown Girl, Seasons in the Sun, Flying Without Wings, No One's Gonna Sleep Tonight and many other famous songs. Westlife's The Wild Dreams Tour kicked off in 2020, but had to be postponed for two years due to the epidemic, and some members had health problems. The group has performed more than 60 shows in Asia and Europe. Among them, the show in Dublin (Ireland) - the group's hometown - on July 8-9 attracted more than 87,000 spectators. The concert in London (U.K.) on August 2 also had 70,000 participants. In 2011, the group came to Vietnam for the first time as part of the Westlife Gravity Tour at My Dinh Stadium, Hanoi. Westlife was especially popular in the 1990s and 2000s. For many … [Read more...] about Legendary music group Westlife to wow Vietnamese audiences in November

Vietnam had a good start in men’s football at the 19th Asian Games tournament in China with a 4-2 victory against Mongolia in their opening match in Hangzhou on Tuesday. Vietnam applied pressure against their opponents right from the outset of the game and netted an early goal in the third minute. Capitalizing on a well-executed long pass from his teammate, Nguyen Quoc Viet took advantage of a Mongolian defender’s error to break free and took a shot that ultimately bested goalkeeper Batmagnai Sereekhuu. The momentum then continued to strongly favor Vietnam. In the 31st minute, Quoc Viet’s powerful long-range shot from over 22 meters away sent the ball directly into the goal, leaving goalkeeper Batmagnai Sereekhuu with no opportunity to make a save, extending Vietnam’s lead to 2-0. Just four minutes later, Mongolia managed their first significant chance when midfielder Nergui Sainbuyan unleashed an impressive long-range shot from beyond the penalty area. However, Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam open Asian Games football campaign with Mongolia victory

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced on Tuesday that it is investing up to VND3.5 trillion (US$150 million) in Vietnam's first-ever local currency sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) issued by BIM Land Joint Stock Company and its subsidiary, Thanh Xuan Joint Stock Company. The first local currency SLBs in Vietnam aim to help issuers expand their businesses while creating jobs, boosting competitiveness, and supporting the country's low-carbon growth model. IFC's investment comprises two subscriptions—over VND2.3 trillion (about $100 million) to be issued by BIM Land, a tourism and property developer in Vietnam, and nearly VND1.2 trillion (about $50 million) to be issued by Thanh Xuan Joint Stock Company. Both the issuers are subsidiaries of BIM Group, a multi-sector corporation in Vietnam. The proceeds will be used to develop the Thanh Xuan valley project in northern Vinh Phuc Province, including an eco-friendly and unique … [Read more...] about IFC invests in Vietnam’s first local currency sustainability bonds

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receives outgoing Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for outgoing Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang in Hanoi on September 20. The Vietnamese Party chief congratulated the ambassador on his excellent performance during the tenure in Vietnam, and appreciated the his contributions to implementing diplomatic activities of senior leaders, thus promoting the effective implementation of agreements between the two Parties and countries and deepening the Vietnam - Laos special solidarity . He suggested the Lao diplomat to continue to actively contribute to preserving valuable traditions and further stepping up the relationship between the Vietnamese and Lao Parties, States and people. Trong also congratulated Laos on its important achievements in recent times, affirming that Vietnam always supports Laos' reform … [Read more...] about Party chief receives outgoing Lao ambassador